Quilter's gifting anxiety
01-06-2011, 04:52 AM
#61
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Originally Posted by grendelskin
I recently completed this quilt, intended for one of my dearest friends. Trouble is, she knows her stuff and I'm terrified to give it to her since I'm no master. So the question is: is it wrong to lightly say something to the effect that it's a token of affection and that little things like technical ability should be kindly overlooked until I get around to making her next one?
What strikes me about your quilt is the lovely balance of color. Some quilts scream at me, and I don't want to look at them a long time. But your color placement is very pleasing, and I can keep on looking at it and appreciating what its saying over and over.
Your friend will love you for your gift, which is beautiful.
01-06-2011, 05:09 AM
#63
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The quilt is beautiful! The most important this is that you thought enough and loved enough to make this beautiful quilt. When we get to heaven God isn't going to ask us about our perfect quilts but rather how many were used in love. Love of a friend, love or a child, love toward someone cold and homeless. If my quilts are loved to pieces and tatters than I've fulfilled my reason for giving. Be blessed bunches.
01-06-2011, 05:26 AM
#64
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Location: San Antonio, TX
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It's really very lovely! I understand the anxiety...I just mailed my first block swap off this week. While I'm okay with my sewing/quilting/fabric choices, it is always nerve wracking to think of someone else looking at it. I took a deep breath, mailed it and hope she is not a member of the quilt police.
01-06-2011, 05:46 AM
#67
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It is the little imperfections on a handmade gift from the heart that make them perfect in every way! At least that is how I feel about every gift that I have received over the years. Weather it was a baby quilt from a fellow co-worker, a picture my DD made in art class and then come home and framed, flannel jammies from my aunt (as a child) or something new my mom wanted to try. They all thought of me when picking out the pattern or material and it was made with heart and love just for ME!
Your friend will love and cherish your gift and she will also look past any what you call imperfection, because it came from you with no strings attached just a token of your friendship.
Your friend will love and cherish your gift and she will also look past any what you call imperfection, because it came from you with no strings attached just a token of your friendship.
01-06-2011, 06:02 AM
#68
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Originally Posted by grendelskin
I recently completed this quilt, intended for one of my dearest friends. Trouble is, she knows her stuff and I'm terrified to give it to her since I'm no master. So the question is: is it wrong to lightly say something to the effect that it's a token of affection and that little things like technical ability should be kindly overlooked until I get around to making her next one?
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